Bodybuilding has been among the popular American sports. Moreover, Chris Bumstead and Mamdouh ‘Big Ramy’ Elssbiay are currently the two biggest icons of the sport. Both of them have a massive fan following after their spectacular performances in the last few years. Unfortunately, they never did an on-stage pose together as they compete in different categories. However, their fans wouldn’t be deprived of this gracious sight for long.
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In December 2020, reigning champions Big Ramy and Chris Bumstead were witnessed doing a posing routine together in a gym. What was the posedown about?
The sensational posing routine of the bodybuilding duo
Two years ago, both the exceptional bodybuilders of their era performed a posing routine together. They posed together for a photo shoot for Pro-Fitness Photos.
Both the bodybuilding icons were seen having fun while shooting their iconic poses. However, they are habitual in posing, but what made it interesting was the combination of the two champions of different categories. Moreover, doing it as a fun shoot rather than the pressure of winning made it a joyful experience for both of them.
Speaking of the current scenario, both these bodybuilders are looking in great shape going into Mr. Olympia 2022. Interestingly, before going into this year’s Mr. Olympia, both of them have been winning the title consecutively. Big Ramy and Chris Bumstead will be looking to win their third and fourth consecutive titles this year.
Chris Bumstead revealed the reason for shifting interests across Mr. Olympia categories
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Mr. Olympia Classic Physique has immensely attracted fans in the past few years. However, there is a big role for bodybuilders like Chris Bumstead who are massively followed by bodybuilding fans. Even though people still love the ‘Open’ category as well, the interests have certainly shifted a bit.
Bumstead once revealed his opinion on the matter. CBum said, “I think the reason they are switching down is because they have the chance to look like their childhood heroes rather than the new people on top now. Which are just absolute math monster which doesn’t appeal to such a large crowd.”
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The fans got lucky to watch their two favorite bodybuilders pose together because they don’t compete against each other on stage. They both represent different categories, and this photoshoot helped us watch two massive icons of current bodybuilding posing together.